How far is Rochester, NH from Chesterfield, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Chesterfield, NH is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Chesterfield.
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Start on the route
16 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Hanson Street
75 m · 15 sec · Hanson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wakefield Street
741 ft · 23 sec · Wakefield Street
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Keep slight left
804 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1706 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout
52 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the rotary onto Washington Street
7.6 mi · 14 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Rochester Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road
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Turn right onto First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.1 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Dover Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
81 m · 7 sec · Dover Road
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Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1280 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
1475 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
6.3 mi · 10 min · Route 9
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Turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Pierce Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Pierce Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Turn left onto Route 63
1.1 mi · 3 min · Route 63
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Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road
26 m · 2 sec · Old Chesterfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Chesterfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Chesterfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 202 West
Continue straight
15.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Rochester and 50 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Contoocook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Contoocook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 80.73 mi (129.93 km).
#1 Rochester
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 31,719 |
| Coordinates | 43.3045300, -70.9756200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesterfield
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 3,644 |
| Coordinates | 42.8873000, -72.4703700 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield (-72.47037, 42.8873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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